Parks and Recreation

After a rainy winter, the Borrego Springs desert region east of San Diego is expected to bloom quite nicely with vibrant desert wildflowers in spring 2024.
Start your day off with good, local coffee, head to the beach, go on a hike, peruse the city’s marvelous murals — seize the Leap Day, SD.
The 2024 season of beautiful blooms begins Friday, March 1, and runs through Mother’s Day.
The project will demolish the three-story headhouse on Navy Pier and create a 10-acre park and memorial
The space is the first city-owned dog park in District 7 and is larger than 68% of dog parks in San Diego.
From a dance party to a cider pairing, you’re going to love these ideas.
The 35th annual celebration of SD’s arts and culture scene will offer half-off admission at 70+ participating cultural attractions Feb. 1-Feb. 29, 2024.
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Diego compares.
The museum in Balboa Park will debut a new exhibit, plant garden, film, and special events to ring in the milestone throughout 2024.
A chrome art installation of a giant soccer ball emblazoned with the names of the 18 cities that make up San Diego County will be traveling all over SD in 2024 — pass it on.
The effort aims to find an unbiased way to allocate funding so it makes the greatest impact on the park.
High Surf and Coastal Flood advisories are in effect for local beaches where waves could reach up to 11 ft on Thursday, Jan. 11-Friday, Jan. 12.
The sport has become especially popular in San Diego, and there are spots to learn and play across the county.
This one-mile segment is part of the Pure Water Program that aims to turn recycled water into clean drinking water.
Fireworks. Hiking. Kid-friendly activities. Capybaras. Festive events. Dang, you’re dynamic, SD.
The park offers areas for horses and livestock, but will also be used as a daily outdoor space and for community gatherings.
Topgolf’s vision includes a three-story venue that would house 102 hitting bays — and the Port of San Diego wants to build an entertainment district around it.
The La Mesa park is preparing for a grand opening ceremony in early 2024.
Balboa Park’s biggest event of the year returns Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, with merrymaking opportunities aplenty.
The park in the Marina District has new spaces for children, adults, and dogs, plus it features a public art installation.
The celebration of cultural diversity and community takes place this Sunday, Nov. 19, from Shoreline Park to Pearl of the Pacific Park.
We’re doubling down on the sweet, sweet memories today — it’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to.
From Coronado Island and Liberty Station to East County, there are plenty of cool options.
These local spots are geared toward cycling enthusiasts of all levels.
The Chattanooga-based company has launched van rentals in SD for locals looking to explore the region with ease.
The consortium of historic cottages represent 31 countries and cultures across the globe.
The Port of San Diego says the new park near the Gaylord Pacific Resort will be a “habitat-oriented” space designed to showcase San Diego Bay; the site broke ground on Oct. 3, 2023.
The project will also create a new hiking trail parallel to El Camino Real and improve connectivity to the Dust Devil Nature Trail.
Bill Brown began working at the historic ride in 1972, when he was just 16 years old; last year, the City of San Diego proclaimed Oct. 3, 2022, Mr. Bill Brown Day.
From farms and hayrides to seasonal shindigs at local theme parks and Día De Los Muertos, we’re fallin’ for this time of year in America’s Finest City.
More than 50 local museums and attractions will offer free admission for kids age 12 and under from Sunday, Oct. 1- Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.
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